Description of SSC - MTS

SSC MTS Notification 2018

Staff Selection Commission of India will be releasing Official SSC MTS Notification 2018 soon. With the release of notification, exam pattern, vacancy, eligibility and other related details will be declared. Candidates can check the official notification by clicking on the link that will be mentioned on this page after it has been released by SSC.

 

SSC MTS 2018 Eligibility Criteria

There are three major criteria that a candidate is required to fulfil in order to be eligible for SSC MTS 2017 Exam. Let’s have a look at all these three criteria:

Nationality: A candidate is required to be

• A citizen of India

• Subject of Nepal

• Subject of Bhutan

• Tibetan Refugee

• Person of Indian Origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma,  Afganistan , Kenya, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam

Age: A candidate must be of minimum 18 years of age and must not exceed 25 years of age as on 01.08.2018. Apart from the pre mentioned Age Requirement, candidates belonging to reserved categories are given age relaxation as per Government Rules.

Category	Age Relaxation
PH (Physically handicapped)	10 years
PH + OBC	13 years
PH + ST/ SC	15 years

 

SSC MTS 2018 Apply Link

 

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SSC MTS Exam Complete Schedule

SSC MTS 2018 will be conducted in the month of December 2018 and January 2019. Candidates can check the updated exam dates below.

Serial Number	Activity	Dates
1	Online Registration Process	4th Aug to 31st Aug 2018
2	Admit Card	Notified later
3	Commencement of exam	December 2018 to January 2019

 

SSC MTS 2017 Exam Centre

The notification for SSC MTS 2017 was released on 31st December 2016. SSC conducts SSC MTS 2017 Exam every year at various centres all across the country.Candidates are given the option to select the centre of their choice while filling in the application form. The final allotment of the centre by SSC is done based on the choice of the candidate. If in any case there is unavailability of seat in the selected Centre, SSC will change the location as per the availability. Candidates do not hold the authority to question SSC for the same

SSC MTS 2017 Recruitment

SSC or Staff Selection Commission conducts Multi-Tasking Staff Exam (MTS) every year in 2 different stages:

• Paper 1 and

• Descriptive Test

It is mandatory for the candidate to qualify both these stages of examination in order to make it to the merit list prepared by SSC prepared at the end.

SSC MTS 2017 Vacancy

As per SSC MTS Notification 2017 was released on 31st December 2016, a total of 8300 vacancies were declared to be filled through SSC MTS 2017. But SSC released notice notifying an increase in overall vacancy of SSC MTS 2017. The vacancy was increased to 10,302. But, SSC again changed the number of vacancy for SSC MTS 2017. The new Vacancy of SSC MTS 2017 has been increased to 10,674. Students now have a golden opportunity to secure a position through SSC MTS 2017 Exam.

Region	Initial Number of Vacancy	Updated Vacancy as of 1st January 2018	New Vacancy
CR	325	457	499
ER	634	534	658
KKR	666	571	601
NR	3186	4762	4798
NER	226	238	239
NWR	534	670	647
MPR	536	549	643
SR	705	848	873
WR	1488	1673	1716
Total	8300	10302	10674

 

SSC MTS 2018 Exam Pattern

The examination of SSC MTS 2018 will be conducted in 2 different levels: Paper-1 and Paper-2.Paper-1 is an online exam which is objective multiple choice question type. Paper-2 is a pen and paper mode of examination which includes a descriptive paper in English or any other language listed in the government policies.

Paper-I

As SSC MTS 2018 is going to be conducted online, major changes have been made in the exam pattern of SSC MTS 2018 Exam. The number of questions asked in General Awareness and General English Section has been reduced from 50 to 25. The overall duration of completing the paper has also been reduced from 120 minutes to 90 minutes.

 

Subject	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Total Duration/ Timing For General Candidates
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	37.5	90 minutes
Numerical Aptitude	25	37.5
General English	25	37.5
General Awareness	25	37.5
Total	100	150

 

Paper-2

Subject	Maximum Marks	Total Duration/ Timing For General Candidates	Total Duration/ Timing for Visually handicapped cerebral palsy candidates
Short Essay /Letter in English or any language included in the 8th schedule of the Constitution.	50	30 Minutes	45 Minutes

 

SSC MTS Complete Syllabus

SSC will be releasing the SSC MTS 2018 syllabus for SSC MTS 2018 in its notification. The syllabus for SSC MTS is different for both the stages of examination and it’s mandatory for students to know the entire syllabus in order to prepare effectively for SSC MTS 2017.Paper-1 of SSC MTS 2018 exam includes subjects such as Reasoning, English and General Awareness. Paper-2 is a descriptive essay writing test to check a candidate’s writing skill and speed.

 

Let’s have a look at the detailed SSC MTS 2018 Syllabus:

English Language	Reasoning	Numerical Ability	General Awareness
-Reading Comprehension -Fill in the Blanks -Spellings -Phrases and Idioms -Synonyms and Antonyms -One word Substitution -Sentence Correction -Error Spotting	-Classification -Analogy -Coding-Decoding -Matrix -Word Formation -Venn Diagram -Direction/Distance -Blood Relation -Missing Numbers -Puzzles -Non-Verbal Reasoning -Verbal Reasoning	-Simplification -Interest -Percentage -Ratio and Proportion -Average -Problem on Ages -Speed, Distance and Time -Profit and Loss -Number Series -Number System -Mensuration -Time and Work -DI -Mixture Problem -Algebra -Geometry -Trigonometry

 

SSC MTS Admit Card 2018

 

Admit card for SSC MTS 2018 will be issued sequentially to all candidates. Admit card for Paper-1 will be released first followed by Admit Card for Paper-2. SSC MTS Admit Card for Paper-2 will be issued to candidates who have successfully cleared the first phase of SSC MTS 2018 Exam. The link to download the Admit Card will be available soon on the page after it has been released by Staff Selection Commission of India.

 

SSC MTS Result 2018

SSC will be declaring result for SSC MTS 2018 after the exam for each phase has been conducted by Staff Selection Commission of India. The Result of Paper-1 will decide the number of candidates eligible to give descriptive paper (Paper-2) of SSC MTS 2018 Exam.

 

SSC MTS 2018 Previous Papers

With the help of our readers and followers, Team Qmaths have managed to collect almost all questions and response sheet of SSC MTS 2017 Re-Examination, which was held in online mode. We are sharing all those questions here in this post.

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SSC MTS Preparation Strategy

Now that you are well versed with your syllabus you must know that, SSC MTS requires you to study a total of 4 subjects in their Tier I Exam. Those are:

• General Awareness

• Numerical Aptitude or Quant

• Reasoning Ability

• General English

 

Subject wise Breakdown for SSC MTS Preparation Strategy

A. General Awareness

The General Awareness section of SSC MTS exam will test your knowledge of current events, general awareness of environment around you, your everyday observation skills and basic science. Please click below for a detailed guide to prepare for General Awareness for SSC MTS

B. Numerical Aptitude or Quant

The Numerical Aptitude or Quant section of SSC MTS exam will test your knowledge of Simple Maths and Numeracy that we use in day to day life. Please click below for a detailed guide to prepare for Numerical Aptitude for SSC MTS

C. Logical Reasoning

The Logical reasoning section of SSC MTS exam will test your knowledge in Reasoning, Coding-Decoding, deciphering a Venn diagram, etc. Please click below for a detailed guide to prepare Logical Reasoning for SSC MTS

D. English

The English section of SSC MTS exam will test your knowledge of General Spoken English that we speak in day to day life. Please click below for a detailed guide to prepare English Language for SSC MTS

 

SSC MTS Study Schedule 2018

Time /Day	45 Minutes	45 Minutes	45 Minutes	1 Hour
1	Basics Grammar: verbs, Noun	Analogy:  Letter, Number, G.K, Meaning	Simplification: Quick Calculation Practice + Average & Percentage	Famous or Recent Books & Authors
2	Basics  Grammar:  Preposition, Adjective	Classification: Letter, Number, G.K, Meaning		Ancient India
3	Basics  Grammar:  Tenses	Series: Number, mixed series		Ancient India
4	Basics  Grammar:  Articles, Conjunctions	Series: Alphabet series	Ratio & Proportion	Medieval India
5	Basics  Grammar:  Degree of comparison, Adverbs	Coding Decoding by letter Shifting	Mixtures & Alligations	Medieval India
6	Basics of One Word Substitution, Spelling	Coding Decoding by Analogy	Number System (LCM & HCF, Divisibility, Remainder)	Religious Movements & Social Reforms
7	Basics of Phrase Idiom Meaning	Coding Decoding in Fictitious Language	Algebra:  Identities	Modern India: Early Europeans & 1857 Revolt
8	Reading Comprehension: Easy topics on Business, Travel, History, Moral Story	Direction & Distance	Linear Equations in 1, 2 or 3 variables (Word Problems + Problems on Ages)	Practice Your Weak Spots
9	Synonyms & Antonyms		Algebra: Quadratic Equations, Polynomials, Functions	Acts passed by British Parliament
10	Advance Grammar: Tenses (Perfect Continuous)	Blood Relations	Profit & Loss: 1. Successive Selling 2. Discount & MP 3. Dishonest Dealings 4. Partnership 5. Mixture Problems 6. Sales Tax	1858 Onwards
11	Advance Grammar: Adjectives (Unusual Degree of Comparison & Possessive)			1858 Onwards
12	Advance Grammar: Question Tag, Direct Indirect Speech	Order & Ranking		Indian Polity: Parts & Schedules of Constitution
13	Advance Grammar: Sentence Construction, Parallelism			Indian Polity: President, Vice President, Lok Sabha Speaker
14	Advance Grammar: Pronoun, Correlative conjunctions	Logical Order		Indian Polity: Vice President, Prime Minister, Council of Minister, CAG, Attorney General
15	Advance Grammar: Modals	Dictionary Order	Interest: SI, CI, SI & CI Combined, Installments	Indian Polity: Parliament, Parliament Committee
17	Advance Grammar: Infinitives & Participles	Word Formation	Speed time Distance 1. Average Speed 2. Relative Speed 3. Partial Speed 4. Problems on Trains 5. Boat & River	Indian Polity: Constitutional Bodies, Non-Constitutional Bodies
18	Vocabulary: Homonyms	Jumble Word		Indian Geography: Physiography of India, Minerals in India
19	Vocabulary: Use of Verb with Prepositions	Matrix		Indian Geography: National park, Dams, Biosphere Reserve, Ramsar Wetlands
20	Vocabulary: Completing Phrase & Idioms	Logical Venn Diagram	Time & Work 1. Work & Efficiency, Wages 2. Pipes & Cisterns	Indian Geography
21	Advanced: One Word Substitution	Venn Diagram Problems		International Organizations
22	Reading Comprehension: Tough topics on Finance, Politics etc.	Syllogism	Mensuration: 1. Area, Perimeter 2. Surface Area, Volume 3. 2D & 3D Combined	Indian Economy
23	Miscellaneous: Grammar	Missing Number in diagram & Matrix		Indian Economy
24	Practice Error Spotting	Puzzles: Logical, Quant Based	Data Interpretation: 1. Bar Graph 2. Line Graph 3. Pie Chart 4. Table	Current Affairs: Sports, Science & Tech.
25		Seating Arrangement		National Affairs, Govern. Schemes & Policies
26	Revise Common Phrase Idiom meanings and One word Substitution.	Practice Your Weak Areas	Practice Your Weak Areas	Practice Your Weak Areas
27	Practice Reading Comprehension	Non-Verbal: Mirror & Hidden Image	Geometry & Trigonometry, Number Series	International Affairs
28		Non-Verbal: Pattern Completion, Paper Cutting & Folding	General Science
29	Revise All Grammar Rules	Non-Verbal: Dice & Cubes, Counting Figure, Missing Figure	General Science
30		Verbal Reasoning: Statement & Inferences, Assumption, Conclusion, Argument	Practice Your Weak Areas
31	Practice Your Weak Areas

 

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